CONSUMER BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS

Pro Soccer Fans

What Drives the Modern Soccer Fan?

A deep-dive into the consumer behaviors, lifestyle choices, and market opportunities that define pro soccer fans. Powered by Heartbeat by IMI International.

375
Activity Pairs
#216
of 727 Passion Points
March 2026
Analysis Period

Pro Soccer Fans: A High-Value Consumer Segment

Three signals reveal why pro soccer fans deserve brand attention right now.

01

Massive Growth Headroom

With a base engagement of 39 and potential TAM of 52, this audience has 13pts of growth headroom — the largest activation opportunity among sports passion points.

02

High-Intensity Behaviors

The top activities reach 83 engagement — led by Bet On Sports (83) and Purchased Fat Burners (79). Soccer fans are deeply committed consumers.

03

Cross-Category Reach

6 segments and 375 activity pairs show soccer fans engage across sports, health, lifestyle, food & beverage, finance, and home & auto — making them a versatile activation target.

Moderate Engagement, Massive Upside

Core metrics reveal a highly activatable audience with significant untapped potential.

How to Read These Metrics All scores are indexed from Heartbeat's database of 800+ passion points across 18 countries. Engagement measures the percentage of the target audience actively interacting with the category. Intensity captures how deeply committed those engaged consumers are — frequency, repeat behaviour, and loyalty. Rising Interest flags momentum: is this passion point gaining or losing traction wave over wave? Excitement measures emotional energy — the difference between passive usage and genuine enthusiasm. Potential TAM is a forward-looking composite score estimating the total addressable market headroom remaining.
Engagement
39 Base audience
Intensity
19 Depth of engagement
Rising Interest
16 Trend momentum
Excitement
16 Emotional energy
Potential TAM
52 Total addressable
Segment Distribution
Food & Beverage101activities
Health & Wellness82activities
Home & Auto76activities
Lifestyle & Tech57activities
Sports & Events30activities
Finance & Investment28activities

Key Takeaway: Pro soccer fans rank #216 of 727 passion points with 39 engagement. The 13pt gap to potential TAM (52) signals significant untapped consumer opportunity across all 6 segments.

Bet On Sports Leads Engagement

The activities this audience engages with most reveal a profile of active, experience-driven consumers.

Reading the Chart — Engagement scores represent the percentage of the pro soccer fan audience that actively participates in each activity. Higher bars indicate stronger behavioral alignment with this audience.
83
Bet On Sports leads engagement — the #1 activity for pro soccer fans
79
Purchased Fat Burners follows closely with deep consumer commitment
39
Will purchase a water cooler for my home in the next 12 months leads rising interest (39) — fastest-growing activity
77
Purchased high performance apparel from a retailer rounds out the top 3 consumer activities

Key Takeaway: The top activities are led by Bet On Sports (83), Purchased Fat Burners (79), and Purchased high performance apparel from a retailer (77). This audience is action-oriented and brand-responsive.

Where Soccer Fans Spend

Activity distribution across 6 consumer segments reveals diverse brand opportunities.

What This Reveals

Cross-Category Consumers

Food & Beverage dominates with 101 activities, followed by Health & Wellness (82) and Home & Auto (76). Soccer fans are not single-category consumers — they engage broadly.

The Opportunity: With 375 activity pairs across 6 segments, brands in any category can find meaningful connection points with this audience.

Full Activity Rankings

Sortable activity data — click any header to rank by that metric.

Activity ▲▼ Engagement ▲▼ Intensity ▲▼ Rising Int. ▲▼ Excitement ▲▼ Potential TAM ▲▼ Rec. ▲▼
Bet On Sports8352333487Negative
Purchased Fat Burners7956323293Strong
Purchased high performance apparel from a retailer7749312585Negative
Bet On Sports7740333286Strong
Attended a live sporting event7656302983Neutral
Used a dating website or app (Bumble, Tinder, Match…)7647252281Very Negative
Purchased Large Scale Water for your cooler7651252984Negative
Purchase Non-Alcoholic Beer7548273284Negative
Will purchase a water cooler for my home in the next 12 months7554393687Very Strong
Purchase Luxury Athletic Apparel7450292585Negative
Attended a live music event7347272982Negative
Purchase a Vacation Property7246393784Strong
Prescribed Weight Loss Drug (e.g. Ozempic, Trulicity, Saxenda, etc)7144282683Negative
Own an Onboard Engine7142303488Strong
Prescribed Weight Loss Drug (e.g. Ozempic, Trulicity, Saxenda, etc)7038302583Neutral

So What? Bet On Sports (83), Purchased Fat Burners (79), and Purchased high performance apparel from a retailer (77) lead activity engagement for pro soccer fans.

Where Momentum Lives

Activities gaining traction right now — emerging interest and emotional energy.

Highest Rising Interest
Will purchase a water cooler for my home in the next 12 monthsRising: 39  |  Eng: 75
Purchase a Vacation PropertyRising: 39  |  Eng: 72
Considering investing in cryptocurrencyRising: 38  |  Eng: 69
Open a new chequing accountRising: 38  |  Eng: 64
Own a motorcycleRising: 37  |  Eng: 66
Consider purchasing an electric carRising: 37  |  Eng: 64
Purchase Men's Haircare productsRising: 36  |  Eng: 70
Highest Excitement
Purchased Solar panelingExc: 42  |  Intender 18M
Purchase a Vacation PropertyExc: 37  |  Intender 18M
Will purchase a water cooler for my home in the next 12 monthsExc: 36  |  Have done weekly
Open a new chequing accountExc: 36  |  Intender 18M
Considering investing in cryptocurrencyExc: 35  |  Intender 18M
Consider purchasing an electric carExc: 35  |  Intender 18M
Bet On SportsExc: 34  |  Have done weekly

Key Takeaway: Will purchase a water cooler for my home in the next 12 months leads rising interest (39) — this audience is actively expanding their behavioral footprint. Excitement leaders include Purchased Solar paneling (42) and Purchase a Vacation Property (37).

The Growth Opportunity

Activities with the biggest gap between current engagement and total addressable market.

43pt
Purchased a dairy product
TAM: 85 • Intender 12M
37pt
Purchased high performance apparel from a retailer
TAM: 66 • Intender 12M
36pt
Prescribed Weight Loss Drug (e.g. Ozempic, Trulicity, Saxenda, etc)
TAM: 73 • Intender 12M
35pt
Purchase Non-Alcoholic Beer
TAM: 78 • Intender 12M
35pt
Purchased coffee (restaurant, store)
TAM: 67 • Intender 12M

So What? Purchased a dairy product has the largest engagement gap (43pts to TAM). Purchased high performance apparel from a retailer follows with a 37pt gap — significant untapped consumer potential.

Activity-Level Recommendations

31% of activity pairs receive Strong or Very Strong recommendations.

Very Strong
16
Activity pairs rated "Very Strong" — high-confidence activation potential
Strong
99
Pairs rated "Strong" — solid consumer affinity with room to deepen
Neutral / Negative
259
Pairs flagged as neutral or negative — lower priority for activation

Key Takeaway: 31% of activity pairs receive Strong or Very Strong recommendations. Pro soccer fans are an actionable, brand-ready audience.

What the Data Tells Us

1

Sports Betting Is the Gateway

Bet On Sports (83) leads engagement — soccer fans are deeply connected to the sports betting ecosystem, creating partnership and sponsorship opportunities.

2

Health & Wellness Is a Core Pillar

With 82 health activities and leaders like Purchased Fat Burners (79), soccer fans actively invest in their physical wellbeing — a natural brand alignment.

3

Rising Interest Signals New Frontiers

Will purchase a water cooler for my home in the next 12 months (39), Purchase a Vacation Property (39), and Considering investing in cryptocurrency (38) lead rising interest — signaling where this audience is headed next.

4

The Growth Ceiling Is High

With a 13pt gap between base engagement (39) and potential TAM (52), plus 16 "Very Strong" recommendations, pro soccer fans represent a massive untapped consumer activation opportunity.

Dive Into the Data

Search, filter, and sort to explore how 375 activities connect with pro soccer fans across 6 consumer segments.

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Activity ▲▼ Segment ▲▼ Engagement ▲▼ Intensity ▲▼ Rising Interest ▲▼ Excitement ▲▼ Potential TAM ▲▼ Recommendation ▲▼
Bet On SportsSports & Events8352333487Negative
Purchased Fat BurnersHealth & Wellness7956323293Strong
Purchased high performance apparel from a retailerLifestyle & Tech7749312585Negative
Bet On SportsSports & Events7740333286Strong
Attended a live sporting eventSports & Events7656302983Neutral
Used a dating website or app (Bumble, Tinder, Match…)Lifestyle & Tech7647252281Very Negative
Purchased Large Scale Water for your coolerFood & Beverage7651252984Negative
Purchase Non-Alcoholic BeerFood & Beverage7548273284Negative
Will purchase a water cooler for my home in the next 12 monthsFood & Beverage7554393687Very Strong
Purchase Luxury Athletic ApparelLifestyle & Tech7450292585Negative
Attended a live music eventSports & Events7347272982Negative
Purchase a Vacation PropertyHome & Auto7246393784Strong
Prescribed Weight Loss Drug (e.g. Ozempic, Trulicity, Saxenda, etc)Health & Wellness7144282683Negative
Own an Onboard EngineHome & Auto7142303488Strong
Prescribed Weight Loss Drug (e.g. Ozempic, Trulicity, Saxenda, etc)Health & Wellness7038302583Neutral
Purchase Men's Haircare productsHealth & Wellness7047363181Strong
Purchased Fat BurnersHealth & Wellness7038262487Neutral
Purchased Large Scale Water for your coolerFood & Beverage6937292882Strong
Purchased tickets to an event online (e.g. Ticketmaster, StubHub…)Lifestyle & Tech6945322279Negative
Purchase Men's FragrancesHealth & Wellness6946282584Neutral
Considering investing in cryptocurrencyLifestyle & Tech6940383582Strong
Used a dating website or app (Bumble, Tinder, Match…)Lifestyle & Tech6837262880Neutral
Own a Pontoon BoatHome & Auto6839313186Strong
Purchase Edible Cannabis - such as gummies, chocolates, etc.Lifestyle & Tech6841251782Negative
Eye Care OTCHealth & Wellness6841292779Neutral
Own CryptocurrencyLifestyle & Tech6839353283Strong
Purchased Solar panelingHome & Auto6740344280Very Strong
Will purchase a water cooler for my home in the next 12 monthsFood & Beverage6639302683Strong
Own a motorcycleLifestyle & Tech6643373179Strong
Own a SnowmobileHome & Auto6539282784Neutral
Purchase Men's Skincare productsHealth & Wellness6539292675Neutral
Own a Power BoatHome & Auto6538292982Strong
Purchase Non-Alcoholic BeerFood & Beverage6536242776Neutral
Own an electric carLifestyle & Tech6437263079Neutral
Purchase alcoholic coolers, flavored/sour beersFood & Beverage6439282372Negative
Consider purchasing an electric carLifestyle & Tech6438373579Very Strong
Open a new chequing accountFinance & Investment6434383677Strong
Purchase a Vacation PropertyHome & Auto6437363481Strong
Invest $100,000+ in stocks and bondsFinance & Investment6437363082Very Strong
Purchase Men's Personal grooming productsHealth & Wellness6436242472Negative
Activity ▲▼Relationship ▲▼Engagement ▲▼Intensity ▲▼Rising Interest ▲▼Excitement ▲▼Potential TAM ▲▼Recommendation ▲▼
Bet On SportsHave done weekly8352333487Negative
Bet On SportsHave done7740333286Strong
Attended a live sporting eventHave done weekly7656302983Neutral
Attended a live music eventHave done weekly7347272982Negative
Watched Live Sports onlineHave done weekly6239242475Neutral
Attended a live sporting eventHave done6134232373Neutral
Purchased a sport drinkHave done weekly6136292470Neutral
Ate at a casual restaurant or sports barHave done weekly5836242666Neutral
Watched Live Sports onlineHave done5731212273Neutral
Attended a live music eventHave done5629252370Neutral
Purchased a lottery ticketHave done weekly5438262467Strong
Purchased a sport drinkHave done5227222066Neutral
Purchased a lottery ticketHave done4826212162Strong
Visited a casinoIntender 18M4722202061Neutral
Attended a live sporting eventIntender 12M4615191870Neutral
Ate at a casual restaurant or sports barHave done4623181857Neutral
Purchased a lottery ticketIntender 12M4316181571Neutral
Ate at a casual restaurant or sports barIntender 12M4012201758Neutral
Bet On SportsIntender 12M3917122070Strong
Attended a live music eventIntender 12M3815172163Strong
Activity ▲▼Relationship ▲▼Engagement ▲▼Intensity ▲▼Rising Interest ▲▼Excitement ▲▼Potential TAM ▲▼Recommendation ▲▼
Purchased Fat BurnersHave done weekly7956323293Strong
Prescribed Weight Loss Drug (e.g. Ozempic, Trulicity, Saxenda, etc)Have done weekly7144282683Negative
Prescribed Weight Loss Drug (e.g. Ozempic, Trulicity, Saxenda, etc)Have done7038302583Neutral
Purchase Men's Haircare productsHave done weekly7047363181Strong
Purchased Fat BurnersHave done7038262487Neutral
Purchase Men's FragrancesHave done weekly6946282584Neutral
Eye Care OTCHave done weekly6841292779Neutral
Purchase Men's Skincare productsHave done weekly6539292675Neutral
Purchase Men's Personal grooming productsHave done weekly6436242472Negative
Sleep aid - pills - over the counterHave done weekly6236222072Very Negative
Sleep aid - pills - prescribedHave done weekly6142252668Negative
Purchase Plant-Based FoodsHave done weekly6040251974Negative
Topical Pain Relief MedicationHave done weekly6040252573Neutral
Purchase Healthy Energy DrinksHave done weekly6041302772Strong
Sleep aid - pills - prescribedHave done5831222474Neutral
Purchase Men's Haircare productsHave done5730252272Strong
Purchase Men's Personal hygiene productsHave done weekly5738242571Neutral
Purchase feminine hygiene productsHave done weekly5735232469Negative
Purchased Protein Products (Protein bars, powder, Drink etc.)Have done weekly5739262968Strong
Purchase Women's Skincare productsIntender 12M5613151980Negative
Activity ▲▼Relationship ▲▼Engagement ▲▼Intensity ▲▼Rising Interest ▲▼Excitement ▲▼Potential TAM ▲▼Recommendation ▲▼
Purchased high performance apparel from a retailerHave done weekly7749312585Negative
Used a dating website or app (Bumble, Tinder, Match…)Have done weekly7647252281Very Negative
Purchase Luxury Athletic ApparelHave done weekly7450292585Negative
Purchased tickets to an event online (e.g. Ticketmaster, StubHub…)Have done weekly6945322279Negative
Considering investing in cryptocurrencyIntender 18M6940383582Strong
Used a dating website or app (Bumble, Tinder, Match…)Have done6837262880Neutral
Purchase Edible Cannabis - such as gummies, chocolates, etc.Have done weekly6841251782Negative
Own CryptocurrencyOwner6839353283Strong
Own a motorcycleOwner6643373179Strong
Own an electric carOwner6437263079Neutral
Consider purchasing an electric carIntender 18M6438373579Very Strong
Purchase Luxury Athletic ApparelHave done6234262475Neutral
Purchase CigarettesHave done6133242373Neutral
Purchased Cannabis ProductsHave done weekly6133212373Negative
Purchased high performance apparel from a retailerHave done6030232273Negative
Purchase Edible Cannabis - such as gummies, chocolates, etc.Have done5931201673Negative
Purchased tickets to an event online (e.g. Ticketmaster, StubHub…)Have done5528221970Neutral
Purchased Cannabis ProductsHave done5526171970Negative
Purchase CigarettesHave done weekly5531241963Negative
Fitness Equipment WearablesIntender 18M5528282774Strong
Activity ▲▼Relationship ▲▼Engagement ▲▼Intensity ▲▼Rising Interest ▲▼Excitement ▲▼Potential TAM ▲▼Recommendation ▲▼
Purchased Large Scale Water for your coolerHave done weekly7651252984Negative
Purchase Non-Alcoholic BeerHave done weekly7548273284Negative
Will purchase a water cooler for my home in the next 12 monthsHave done weekly7554393687Very Strong
Purchased Large Scale Water for your coolerHave done6937292882Strong
Will purchase a water cooler for my home in the next 12 monthsHave done6639302683Strong
Purchase Non-Alcoholic BeerHave done6536242776Neutral
Purchase alcoholic coolers, flavored/sour beersHave done weekly6439282372Negative
Own a water cooler at your homeHave done6337292974Strong
Ordered food from a delivery service (e.g. UberEats, Skip the Dishes, Foodora, Ritual)Have done weekly6237303174Strong
Purchased wineHave done weekly6235272272Negative
Own a water cooler at your homeHave done weekly6146252869Neutral
Purchased liquor or spiritsHave done weekly6037232667Negative
Purchased a soda / soft drinkIntender 12M6027252084Strong
Purchased an energy drinkHave done weekly5937252573Neutral
Purchase Zero sugar drinksHave done weekly5936232768Neutral
Purchase Zero sugar drinksHave done5629232569Neutral
Purchased juiceHave done weekly5532252462Neutral
Purchased beerHave done weekly5535192466Negative
Purchase alcoholic coolers, flavored/sour beersHave done5527212070Neutral
Purchased wineHave done5428232067Neutral
Activity ▲▼Relationship ▲▼Engagement ▲▼Intensity ▲▼Rising Interest ▲▼Excitement ▲▼Potential TAM ▲▼Recommendation ▲▼
Open a new chequing accountIntender 18M6434383677Strong
Invest $100,000+ in stocks and bondsIntender 18M6437363082Very Strong
Switch your banking to another institutionIntender 18M6329242975Negative
Use an investment advisorIntender 18M5935262975Strong
Invest $25,000 or more in the next 12 monthsIntender 18M5728303075Strong
Purchase house insuranceIntender 18M5538263165Strong
Open a New Saving AccountIntender 18M5529282869Strong
Own Mutual FundsOwner5530242769Strong
Consult with an investment advisorIntender 18M5329262872Strong
Purchase insuranceIntender 18M5231242766Strong
Own Stocks/BondsOwner5026212162Neutral
Apply for a credit cardIntender 18M4929272465Strong
Purchase car insuranceIntender 18M4726222659Strong
Purchase life insuranceIntender 18M4531242567Strong
Purchase life insuranceRejector 18M3818151449Neutral
Purchase car insuranceRejector 18M3718151350Neutral
Apply for a credit cardRejector 18M3717131449Neutral
Purchase house insuranceRejector 18M3616151449Neutral
Invest $100,000+ in stocks and bondsRejector 18M3618151549Neutral
Use an investment advisorRejector 18M3618151549Neutral
Activity ▲▼Relationship ▲▼Engagement ▲▼Intensity ▲▼Rising Interest ▲▼Excitement ▲▼Potential TAM ▲▼Recommendation ▲▼
Purchase a Vacation PropertyIntender 18M7246393784Strong
Own an Onboard EngineOwner7142303488Strong
Own a Pontoon BoatOwner6839313186Strong
Purchased Solar panelingIntender 18M6740344280Very Strong
Own a SnowmobileOwner6539282784Neutral
Own a Power BoatOwner6538292982Strong
Purchase a Vacation PropertyIntender 18M6437363481Strong
Own solar panelingOwner6342333076Strong
Consider purchasing solar panelingIntender 18M6136262880Strong
Own Property Valued At Over $1,000,000Owner6132303279Very Strong
Own a vacation propertyOwner6032312577Neutral
Own a Recreational Vehicle (RV)Owner5930333178Very Strong
Switch telecommunications providersIntender 18M5730323071Strong
Own A Newspaper SubscriptionOwner5634272773Strong
Go to an all inclusive resortIntender 18M5627282873Strong
Own a boatOwner5529242671Neutral
Consider buying a house or condoIntender 18M5527242574Neutral
Own A Magazine SubscriptionOwner5432272869Strong
Own A Home Telephone LineOwner5331292965Strong
Switch my internet ProviderIntender 18M5329313072Very Strong

Key Takeaway: Food & Beverage leads with 101 activities, followed by Health & Wellness (82). The breadth of engagement across all 6 segments makes pro soccer fans a high-value cross-category audience.

Pro soccer fans aren't just spectators — they're active consumers across every category.

The brands that understand this will capture the loyalty of one of the most engaged sports audiences.

March 08, 2026